Position

Vivienne is a leading junior with a wide-ranging public law practice. She previously worked for Speaker's Counsel at the House of Commons.

She is a published author in her practice areas, writing for Supperstone, Goudie and Walker: Judicial Review and Parker’s Law and Conduct of Elections.

She is known for her approachability and clear written advice, particularly in tricky areas of law.

Education

Call to the Bar: 2011

The Honourable Society of Middle Temple, Certificate of Honour (awarded for outstanding achievement on the Bar Professional Training Course)

The University of Cambridge, MA (Hons) Philosophy

The College of Law, LL.B.

Mentions

London Bar

Elections

LEADING JUNIORS1

Vivienne Sedgley – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square 'An expert in this field.'

London Bar

Local government (including rating law)

LEADING JUNIORS2

Vivienne Sedgley – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square 'Vivienne's work to be on a par with more senior counsel including King's Counsel. She is very good and confident in the advice she gives.'

London Bar

Planning

LEADING JUNIORS4

Vivienne Sedgley – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square ‘Vivienne is very good and confident in the advice she gives. She can accurately assess the detail of complex and voluminous information. She is very articulate and able to express herself fluently and clearly, using plain language for the benefit of the clients. She is also able to address and answer questions directly and deal with issues raised very well.’